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Mammography-based deep learning breast cancer risk models are more accurate than models that consider traditional risk factors and breast density

Mammo-Based Deep Learning Model Assesses Breast Cancer Risk

Deep learning models more accurate than models that use traditional risk factors, breast density
Statin use may lower the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma

Longer Duration of Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma

Self-reported high cholesterol levels without statin use tied to higher glaucoma risk
In response to public demands for action to control drug costs

Prices Will Soon Be Included in TV Drug Ads

Regulations will require companies to disclose prices of meds costing more than $35 for a month's supply
Hundreds of passengers and crew members of a Church of Scientology cruise ship remain under quarantine in its home port of Curacao while awaiting measles test results.

Scientology Cruise Ship Passengers, Crew Still Under Quarantine

Affected crew member, who was immediately isolated after showing symptoms, has since recovered

American Urological Association, May 3-6

The American Urological Association 2019 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Urological Association was held from May 3 to 6 in...
Complication rates for nipple-sparing mastectomy are decreasing despite expanded indications for the procedure among higher-risk patients

Less Invasive Mastectomy an Option for More Patients

Higher-risk patients may now be eligible for nipple-sparing mastectomy
For morbidly obese patients with atrial fibrillation

Preablation Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced A-Fib Recurrence

Bariatric surgery was only independent predictor of arrhythmia-free survival in multivariate analysis
In 2015 to 2016

In 2015 to 2016, 45.8 Percent of U.S. Population Used Rx Drugs

Prescription drug use increased with age, reaching 85.0 percent for those aged 60 years and older
Apgar scores of 7

Neonatal Morbidity Increased for Apgar Scores 7, 8, and 9

Odds of neonatal morbidity increase with drop in Apgar score from 10 at 5 minutes to 9 at 10 minutes
Global goals for reducing alcohol use are unlikely to be achieved

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita Increasing Among Adults

By 2030, prevalence of current drinking set to increase to 50 percent